July Holidays in 2025 Source: holidayscalendar.com
Tag: Northern Hemisphere Planetary Positions
July 2025 Moon Details
July 2025 Moon Details
Full Moon and New Moon for July 2025
| ⟨ |  First Quarter July 2 19:30 UTC |
 Full Moon July 10 20:37 UTC |
 Last Quarter July 18 00:38 UTC |
 New Moon July 24 19:11 UTC |
July 2025 Moon Details
The Full Moon for this month will occur in the second week on Thursday, July 10th. The New Moon will happen later in July on Thursday, July 24th.
The Full Thunder Moon of July
July’s full moon is called the Full Thunder Moon, after the frequent thunderstorms that roll in during early summer. Thunderstorms are more likely to form in humid environments during summer because of the moist, hot air rising from the ground to the higher, colder parts of our atmosphere. The Full Thunder Moon is, therefore, a warning sign for a surprisingly dangerous time of the year.
Did you know that you are more likely to get hit by lightning twice in your lifetime than win the Powerball lottery, and that summer is usually when most lightning fatalities happen? As the Full Thunder Moon rises to prominence during the warm summer months, people are more likely to be taking part in outdoor activities, which increases their risk of being hit by the frequent thunder and lightning strikes that happen during this period. Everyone knows to avoid trees and bodies of water during thunderstorms, but that basic precaution alone is not enough.
According to experts, you should head inside a safe building immediately when you hear thunder, no matter how safe you think you are. Lightning can strike from up to 10 miles away, and nothing can protect you when you’re outdoors. Wearing rubber soles or crouching down low will not stop lightning from hurting you. Lying down on the ground is an even worse idea, as it’ll make you even more vulnerable to currents traveling through the ground.
If you do get caught outdoors with no way to make it into a building safely, sheltering in a completely closed, all-metal car is an option as long as you don’t touch anything metal. You should also avoid open areas such as fields. Just keep moving as fast as you can until you reach shelter. If you happen to be in a group, spread out so that if one of you gets struck, the others can provide emergency CPR and other help. Remember that it’s completely safe to touch a person after they’ve been struck. Lightning-related deaths are most often caused by the heart stopping due to the sudden surge of electricity, and so it is very important to administer CPR to a lightning strike victim immediately.
Ultimately, the best way to avoid being caught outdoors in a thunderstorm is to take a little of your time each day to monitor the weather situation, and have backup plans for shelter if you’re heading outdoors. That said, being indoor doesn’t necessarily guarantee that you’re safe either. Make sure to stay far away from any plumbing, metal objects, electronic devices and equipment, or anything that might conducts electricity. Avoid windows or doors at all costs. Not even concrete walls and floors are safe, since they contain metal rods that conduct electricity, so never allow yourself to lean against concrete walls or come into contact with concrete floors. The risk of a strike remains for 30 minutes after the last flash of lightning or peal of thunder.
The Full Thunder Moon is a great time for you to brush up on your lightning safety knowledge and educate other people as well. Feel free to head to the wild outdoors to observe deers whose velvety antlers are growing out during this period – which is why July’s full moon is also known as the Full Buck Moon – but also make sure to take the necessary safety precautions.
Local Date and Time for July 2025 Full Moon in major cities around the world:
Los Angeles,
San Francisco,
Vancouver
July 10, 2025
1:37pm PDT
Denver,
Salt Lake City,
Calgary
July 10, 2025
2:37pm MDT
Chicago,
Houston,
San Antonio
July 10, 2025
3:37pm CDT
New York,
Toronto,
Atlanta
July 10, 2025
4:37pm EDT
London,
Manchester,
Dublin
July 10, 2025
9:37pm BST
Paris,
Rome,
Berlin
July 10, 2025
10:37pm CEST
Athens,
Istanbul,
Helsinki
July 10, 2025
11:37pm EEST
Dubai,
Abu Dhabi,
Muscat
July 11, 2025
12:37am +04
Bangalore,
Mumbai,
New Delhi
July 11, 2025
2:07am IST
Singapore,
Kuala Lumpur
July 11, 2025
4:37am +08
Perth,
Hong Kong,
Beijing
July 11, 2025
4:37am AWST
Sydney,
Brisbane,
Melbourne
July 11, 2025
6:37am AEST
July 2025 Monthly Moon Phase Calendar
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Source: mooncalendar.astro-seek.com
July 2025 – Lunar calendar, Moon Phases
(UT/GMT) Time | Change to your local timezone
| Date | Moon Phase (Lunar Phase) |
Moon Sign |
Organs influenced by the Moon Sign
——
Surgery |
|||
| Tue | Jul 1 |  |
Waxing Crescent |  Virgo
from 21:17
(9:17 pm)
|
Pancreas, small intestine, digestive tract | – |
| Wed | Jul 2 |  |
First Quarter |  Libra |
Kidney, ureter, urinary bladder, veins, skin | – |
| Thu | Jul 3 |  |
Waxing Gibbous | Libra |
Kidney, ureter, urinary bladder, veins, skin | – |
| Fri | Jul 4 | |
Waxing Gibbous |
from 09:33 am
|
Genitals, anus, urethra, prostate | – |
| Sat | Jul 5 |  |
Waxing Gibbous |  Scorpio |
Genitals, anus, urethra, prostate | – |
| Sun | Jul 6 |  |
Waxing Gibbous | Scorpio
from 22:06
(10:06 pm)
|
Genitals, anus, urethra, prostate | – |
| Mon | Jul 7 |  |
Waxing Gibbous |  Sagittarius |
Liver, hips, thighs, sacrum | – |
| Tue | Jul 8 | |
Waxing Gibbous | Sagittarius |
Liver, hips, thighs, sacrum | – |
| Wed | Jul 9 |  |
Waxing Gibbous |
from 08:55 am
|
Backbone, joints, knees, skin, hair | – |
| Thu | Jul 10 |  |
FULL MOON at 20:36 |
 Capricorn |
Backbone, joints, knees, skin, hair | NO! |
| Fri | Jul 11 |  |
Waning Gibbous | Capricorn
from 17:21
(5:21 pm)
|
Backbone, joints, knees, skin, hair | Yes |
| Sat | Jul 12 |  |
Waning Gibbous |  Aquarius |
Calf, ankle, shin, Achilles | Yes |
| Sun | Jul 13 |  |
Waning Gibbous | Aquarius
from 23:45
(11:45 pm)
|
Calf, ankle, shin, Achilles | Yes |
| Mon | Jul 14 |  |
Waning Gibbous |  Pisces |
Feet, toes, pineal gland | Yes |
| Tue | Jul 15 |  |
Waning Gibbous | Pisces |
Feet, toes, pineal gland | Yes |
| Wed | Jul 16 |  |
Waning Gibbous |
from 04:33 am
|
Head, teeth, tongue, arteries | Yes |
| Thu | Jul 17 |  |
Last Quarter |  Aries |
Head, teeth, tongue, arteries | Yes |
| Fri | Jul 18 | |
Last Quarter |
from 07:59 am
|
Neck, vocal cords, throat, thyroid gland | Yes |
| Sat | Jul 19 |  |
Waning Crescent |  Taurus |
Neck, vocal cords, throat, thyroid gland | Yes |
| Sun | Jul 20 |  |
Waning Crescent |
from 10:22 am
|
Shoulders, arms, hands, bronchial tubes, lungs | Yes |
| Mon | Jul 21 |  |
Waning Crescent |  Gemini |
Shoulders, arms, hands, bronchial tubes, lungs | Yes |
| Tue | Jul 22 |  |
Waning Crescent | Gemini
from 12:26 pm
|
Shoulders, arms, hands, bronchial tubes, lungs | Yes |
| Wed | Jul 23 |  |
Waning Crescent |  Cancer |
Stomach, mucosa, breast, womb, ovary | Yes |
| Thu | Jul 24 |  |
NEW MOON at 19:10 |
Cancer
from 15:29
(3:29 pm)
|
Stomach, mucosa, breast, womb, ovary | No |
| Fri | Jul 25 |  |
Waxing Crescent |  Leo |
Heart, aorta, blood pressure, blood circulation | – |
| Sat | Jul 26 |  |
Waxing Crescent | Leo
from 20:56
(8:56 pm)
|
Heart, aorta, blood pressure, blood circulation | – |
| Sun | Jul 27 |  |
Waxing Crescent | Virgo |
Pancreas, small intestine, digestive tract | – |
| Mon | Jul 28 |  |
Waxing Crescent | Virgo |
Pancreas, small intestine, digestive tract | – |
| Tue | Jul 29 |  |
Waxing Crescent |
from 05:43 am
|
Kidney, ureter, urinary bladder, veins, skin | – |
| Wed | Jul 30 | |
Waxing Crescent | Libra |
Kidney, ureter, urinary bladder, veins, skin | – |
| Thu | Jul 31 | |
Waxing Crescent | Libra
from 17:25
(5:25 pm)
|
Kidney, ureter, urinary bladder, veins, skin | – |
Libra
Sagittarius
Aquarius
Pisces
Cancer
Leo
Virgo
ScorpioAttention:
Surgical operations are generally recommended during the Waning Moon, because human body is healing better after surgery.
However, try to avoid surgeries of the organs under the influence of the zodiac sign the Moon is in on the day of the surgery. These organs are more sensitive when the Moon is passing the sign they are affiliated with and their surgery is not recommended.
June 30, 2025 Current Southern Hemisphere/Tomorrow’s Northern Hemisphere Moon Phase
Source: nineplanets.org
The current moon phase for June 30th, 2025 is the Waxing Crescent phase.
On this day, the moon is 5.25 days old and 28.3% illuminated with a tilt of 154.472°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 392,156.04 km and the moon sign is Virgo.
Source: MoonGiant.com
You can use this link to go forward or backward in time for Moon phase information. If you are curious, you can even find out what phase the Moon was in when you or anyone else was born.
The 8 Lunar Phases
There are 8 lunar phases the Moon goes through in its 29.53 days lunar cycle. The 4 major Moon phases are Full Moon, New Moon, First Quarter and Last Quarter. Between these major phases, there are 4 minor ones: the Waxing Crescent, Waxing Gibbous, Waning Gibbous and Waning Crescent. For more info on the Moon Cycle and on each phase check out Wikipedia Lunar Phase page.
Useful Moon Resources
Check the weather before a night of Moon gazing at weather.com
For a list of all the current meteor showers visit American Meteor Society
June 29, 2025 Current Southern Hemisphere/Tomorrow’s Northern Hemisphere Moon Phase
Source: nineplanets.org
The current moon phase for June 29th, 2025 is the Waxing Crescent phase.
On this day, the moon is 4.22 days old and 19.2% illuminated with a tilt of 151.777°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 386,681.08 km and the moon sign is Leo.
The Moon phase for June 29th, 2025 is a Waxing Crescent phase. This is the phase where the moon started to become visible again after the New Moon.
In this part of the moon cycle, the Moon is moving away from the Sun and is becoming more and more illuminated by sunlight. In this phase, the moon will go from 0.1% to 49.9% illuminated before reaching the First Quarter phase.
In the Waxing Crescent phase the moon rises before noon in the east, transits the meridian before sunset, before setting in the west before midnight.
The Waxing Crescent phase, like all moon phases, will last for just over 7 days. The actual length will vary because of the elliptical shaped orbit of the moon. The moon is close to the Sun in the sky and the right edge will become brighter as it approaches 50% illumination and the First Quarter phase
Fun fact: although only a small part of the Moon is illuminated in the Waxing Crescent phase, you can still sometimes see the rest of moon as faintly visible. This is known as “earthshine” or Da Vinci glow and is a result of sunlight being reflected off the Earth and back to the Moon.
Phase Details
Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon age: 4.22 days
Moon illumination: 19.2%
Moon tilt: 151.777°
Moon angle: 0.52
Moon distance: 386,681.08 km
Moon sign: Leo
Source: MoonGiant.com
You can use this link to go forward or backward in time for Moon phase information. If you are curious, you can even find out what phase the Moon was in when you or anyone else was born.
The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waxing Crescent Phase. Best seen in the west after the sun dips below the horizon at sunset. This is the first Phase after the New Moon and is a great time to see the features of the moon’s surface. The moon is close to the sun in the sky and mostly dark except for the right edge of the moon which becomes brighter as the days get closer to the next phase which is a First Quarter with a 50% illumination.
Today’s Waxing Crescent Phase
The Waxing Crescent on June 29 has an illumination of 21%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On June 29 the Moon is 4.44 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.
Phase Details
Phase: Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 21%
Moon Age: 4.44 days
Moon Angle: 0.51
Moon Distance: 390,968.57 km
Sun Angle: 0.52
Sun Distance: 152,091,680.37 km
Illumination: 21%
Moon Age: 4.44 days
Moon Angle: 0.51
Moon Distance: 390,968.57 km
Sun Angle: 0.52
Sun Distance: 152,091,680.37 km
The 8 Lunar Phases
There are 8 lunar phases the Moon goes through in its 29.53 days lunar cycle. The 4 major Moon phases are Full Moon, New Moon, First Quarter and Last Quarter. Between these major phases, there are 4 minor ones: the Waxing Crescent, Waxing Gibbous, Waning Gibbous and Waning Crescent. For more info on the Moon Cycle and on each phase check out Wikipedia Lunar Phase page.
Useful Moon Resources
Check the weather before a night of Moon gazing at weather.com
For a list of all the current meteor showers visit American Meteor Society
Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondence for Saturday
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Saturday Source: lightwarriorslegion.com
| Use this day to cast spells for meditation, psychic attack or defence, freedom, communication between the worlds, the elderly, death, protection, wisdom, spirituality, cleansing, overcoming negativity, limitations, and boundaries. | Saturn | Black. Additionally: Dark Shades | Saturn, Hecate |
Saturday Source: plentifulearth.com
Planet: Saturn
Element: Earth, Fire
Gender: Female
Deities: Cronos, Fates, Hecate, Loki, Saturn
Colors: Purple, Black, Maroon, Dark Colors, Indigo
Crystals: Apache Tear, Black Onyx, Coal, Coral, Hematite, Jet, Lead, Obsidian, Pewter, Salt, Serpentine, Smoky Quartz, Tourmaline
Herbs & Plants: Amaranth, Beet, Belladonna, Boneset, Comfrey, Cypress, Hellebore, Hemlock, Hemp, Ivy, Mimosa, Morning Glory, Mullein, Quince, Skullcap, Slippery Elm, Thyme
Incenses: Cypress, Myrrh, Patchouli, Saturn Oil
Energies & Associations: Agriculture, Apprehension, Banishment, Binding, Boundaries, Caution, Cleansing, Creativity, Cursing, Destruction of All that Does Not Serve, Elderly Care, Endings, Exorcism, Fortune, Freedom, Hexing, Hidden Matters, Hope, Limitations, Locating Lost Items or People, Longevity, Meditation, Overcoming Obstacles, Protection, Psychic Defense, Revealing Truth, Self-Discipline, Spiritual Communication
June 28, 2025 Current Southern Hemisphere/Tomorrow’s Northern Hemisphere Moon Phase
Source: nineplanets.org
The current moon phase for June 28th, 2025 is the Waxing Crescent phase.
On this day, the moon is 3.18 days old and 11.25% illuminated with a tilt of 146.631°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 380,900.22 km and the moon sign is Leo.
The Moon phase for June 28th, 2025 is a Waxing Crescent phase. This is the phase where the moon started to become visible again after the New Moon.
Natural satellite jewelry
In this part of the moon cycle, the Moon is moving away from the Sun and is becoming more and more illuminated by sunlight. In this phase, the moon will go from 0.1% to 49.9% illuminated before reaching the First Quarter phase.
In the Waxing Crescent phase the moon rises before noon in the east, transits the meridian before sunset, before setting in the west before midnight.
The Waxing Crescent phase, like all moon phases, will last for just over 7 days. The actual length will vary because of the elliptical shaped orbit of the moon. The moon is close to the Sun in the sky and the right edge will become brighter as it approaches 50% illumination and the First Quarter phase
Fun fact: although only a small part of the Moon is illuminated in the Waxing Crescent phase, you can still sometimes see the rest of moon as faintly visible. This is known as “earthshine” or Da Vinci glow and is a result of sunlight being reflected off the Earth and back to the Moon.
Phase Details
Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon age: 3.18 days
Moon illumination: 11.25%
Moon tilt: 146.631°
Moon angle: 0.52
Moon distance: 380,900.22 km
Moon sign: Leo
Source: MoonGiant.com
You can use this link to go forward or backward in time for Moon phase information. If you are curious, you can even find out what phase the Moon was in when you or anyone else was born.
The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waxing Crescent Phase. Best seen in the west after the sun dips below the horizon at sunset. This is the first Phase after the New Moon and is a great time to see the features of the moon’s surface. The moon is close to the sun in the sky and mostly dark except for the right edge of the moon which becomes brighter as the days get closer to the next phase which is a First Quarter with a 50% illumination.
Today’s Waxing Crescent Phase
The Waxing Crescent on June 28 has an illumination of 13%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On June 28 the Moon is 3.49 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.
Phase Details
Phase: Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 13%
Moon Age: 3.49 days
Moon Angle: 0.52
Moon Distance: 386,394.04 km
Sun Angle: 0.52
Sun Distance: 152,088,150.69 km
Illumination: 13%
Moon Age: 3.49 days
Moon Angle: 0.52
Moon Distance: 386,394.04 km
Sun Angle: 0.52
Sun Distance: 152,088,150.69 km
The 8 Lunar Phases
There are 8 lunar phases the Moon goes through in its 29.53 days lunar cycle. The 4 major Moon phases are Full Moon, New Moon, First Quarter and Last Quarter. Between these major phases, there are 4 minor ones: the Waxing Crescent, Waxing Gibbous, Waning Gibbous and Waning Crescent. For more info on the Moon Cycle and on each phase check out Wikipedia Lunar Phase page.
Useful Moon Resources
Check the weather before a night of Moon gazing at weather.com
For a list of all the current meteor showers visit American Meteor Society
Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondence for Friday
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Friday Source: whitewitchgrimoire.com
Planet: Venus
Colors: Pink and white
Date night! As tonight is Valentine’s Day for those who celebrate or care, which I don’t because every day is the Thunderdome of love up in this house, Venus is here to help bring everyone closer…rawr. But not just romantically, friendship is for Friday too. Anything to draw more love to you is for Friday, whether it’s self-love, sexual love or even mending a rift. Fridays are my best bath days too. Not just for purification, but have you ever done a glamour? Mirror mirror on the wall. I have a friend who found out I was a witch and in the conversation, I told her about a glamour because she had a date. She looked right at me and said “You bitch. I knew there were nights you just looked too good. That’s not fair” We used to go out back when we were both single. The feminine power of Venus is also good for crafting, harvesting herbs, making potions, and just flat getting your drink on. Now we all know why I go live on Fridays. Secret is out.
Friday Source: thewitchandwand.com
Thursday is also known as “Thor’s Day” in honor of the god Thor. This is a day of prosperity, abundance, and good health.
Metal: Tin
Colors: Blue, Purple, Turquoise
Gems and Stones: Turquoise, Sapphire, Lapis Lazuli, Amethyst
Botanicals: Saffron, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Pine, Clove, Sage, Cinquefoil
Spellwork: Wealth, Health, Strength, Prosperity
June 27, 2025 Current Southern Hemisphere/Tomorrow’s Northern Hemisphere Moon Phase
Source: nineplanets.org
The current moon phase for June 27th, 2025 is the Waxing Crescent phase.
On this day, the moon is 2.15 days old and 5.04% illuminated with a tilt of 138.088°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 375,289.88 km and the moon sign is Leo.
The Moon phase for June 27th, 2025 is a Waxing Crescent phase. This is the phase where the moon started to become visible again after the New Moon.
In this part of the moon cycle, the Moon is moving away from the Sun and is becoming more and more illuminated by sunlight. In this phase, the moon will go from 0.1% to 49.9% illuminated before reaching the First Quarter phase.
In the Waxing Crescent phase the moon rises before noon in the east, transits the meridian before sunset, before setting in the west before midnight.
The Waxing Crescent phase, like all moon phases, will last for just over 7 days. The actual length will vary because of the elliptical shaped orbit of the moon. The moon is close to the Sun in the sky and the right edge will become brighter as it approaches 50% illumination and the First Quarter phase
Earth travel guide
Fun fact: although only a small part of the Moon is illuminated in the Waxing Crescent phase, you can still sometimes see the rest of moon as faintly visible. This is known as “earthshine” or Da Vinci glow and is a result of sunlight being reflected off the Earth and back to the Moon.
Phase Details
Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon age: 2.15 days
Moon illumination: 5.04%
Moon tilt: 138.088°
Moon angle: 0.53
Moon distance: 375,289.88 km
Moon sign: Leo
Source: MoonGiant.com
You can use this link to go forward or backward in time for Moon phase information. If you are curious, you can even find out what phase the Moon was in when you or anyone else was born.
The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waxing Crescent Phase. Best seen in the west after the sun dips below the horizon at sunset. This is the first Phase after the New Moon and is a great time to see the features of the moon’s surface. The moon is close to the sun in the sky and mostly dark except for the right edge of the moon which becomes brighter as the days get closer to the next phase which is a First Quarter with a 50% illumination.
Today’s Waxing Crescent Phase
The Waxing Crescent on June 27 has an illumination of 7%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On June 27 the Moon is 2.46 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.
Phase Details
Phase: Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 7%
Moon Age: 2.46 days
Moon Angle: 0.52
Moon Distance: 381,465.07 km
Sun Angle: 0.52
Sun Distance: 152,083,769.47 km
Illumination: 7%
Moon Age: 2.46 days
Moon Angle: 0.52
Moon Distance: 381,465.07 km
Sun Angle: 0.52
Sun Distance: 152,083,769.47 km
The 8 Lunar Phases
There are 8 lunar phases the Moon goes through in its 29.53 days lunar cycle. The 4 major Moon phases are Full Moon, New Moon, First Quarter and Last Quarter. Between these major phases, there are 4 minor ones: the Waxing Crescent, Waxing Gibbous, Waning Gibbous and Waning Crescent. For more info on the Moon Cycle and on each phase check out Wikipedia Lunar Phase page.
Useful Moon Resources
Check the weather before a night of Moon gazing at weather.com
For a list of all the current meteor showers visit American Meteor Society
Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondencefor Thursday
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Thursday Source: A Witch In Time
Good luck, wealth, healing, male fertility, legal matters.
Planet – Jupiter
Sign – Sagittarius, Pisces
Angel – Sachiel
Color – Purple, Green, Royal Blue
Plant – Cinnamon, Beech, Buttercup, coltsfoot, oak
Stone – Sugilite, amethyst, turquoise, lapis lazuli, sapphire
Intention – Business, logic, gambling, social matters, political power, material wealth
Element – Fire, water
More Qualities – expansion, luck, success, higher education, the law, career, finances, wealth, publishing, college education, long distance travel, foreign interests, religion, philosophy, forecasting, broadcasting, publicity, expansion, luck, growth, sports, horses, the law, doctors, guardians, merchants, psychologists, charity, correspondences courses, self-improvement, researching, reading, studying
Thursday Source: gypsywolf.weebly.com
Thursday is the fifth day of the week. In the Norse languages this day is called Torsdag, honoring Thor, the god of strength, fertility, thunder, the protector and defender in war, and son of Odin. Thor is the counterpart of Zeus (Greek), and Jupiter or Jove (Roman). Thor, the most beloved of the great gods of northern mythology, is the only god who cannot cross from earth to heaven across the rainbow bridge, for he is so heavy and powerful that the gods fear it will break under his weight. It was said that whenever his hammer Mjollnir, was thrown, it would produce a thunderbolt and when struck against stone, it would create lightning.
Latin: Dies Jovis (“Jove’s Day”), after Jove or Jupiter, the almighty Roman God.
French: jeudi
Italian: giovedi
Spanish: el jueves
German: Donnerstag
Dutch: donderdagRules: Expansion, wealth, prosperity, political power, legal matters, spirituality, meditation.
Colors: Purple, Deep Blue
Planet: Jupiter
Metal: Tin, associated with the thunderbolt of Jupiter (Zeus in Greek myth)
Stones: Amethyst, Lepidolite, Sugilite
Herbs: Anise, Cinquefoil, Clove, Honeysuckle, Hyssop, Maple, Nutmeg, Oakmoss, Sage, Sarsaparilla, Sassafras, Star Anise
French: jeudi
Italian: giovedi
Spanish: el jueves
German: Donnerstag
Dutch: donderdagRules: Expansion, wealth, prosperity, political power, legal matters, spirituality, meditation.
Colors: Purple, Deep Blue
Planet: Jupiter
Metal: Tin, associated with the thunderbolt of Jupiter (Zeus in Greek myth)
Stones: Amethyst, Lepidolite, Sugilite
Herbs: Anise, Cinquefoil, Clove, Honeysuckle, Hyssop, Maple, Nutmeg, Oakmoss, Sage, Sarsaparilla, Sassafras, Star Anise
Zodiac: Sagittarius
Spell For the New Moon – Manifesting Ritual
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Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondence for Saturday
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Saturday Source: gypsywolf.weebly.com
Saturday is the last day of the week, corresponding to the Roman Dies Saturni, or day of Saturn, the Roman god of death and agriculture, also known as Chronos or Cronus (Greek). Saturday is the seventh day, therefore the true “sabbath day”, appropriate for the home and rest. Saturday is also represented by Loki, the Norse god of tricks and chaos, brother of Odin and god of fire.
Saturday
Latin: Dies Saturni, “Saturn’s Day”, in honor of the Roman God Saturn
French: samedi
Italian: sabato
Spanish: el sábádo
Anglo-Saxon: sater daeg
German: Samstag
Dutch: zaterdag
Sweden: Lördag
Denmark & Norway: Lørdag (“washing day”)Rules: Karma, property, inheritance, agriculture, protection, purification, longevity, exorcisms, vision, endings (especially with the home).
Colors: Maroon, Dark Shades, Black
Planet: Saturn
Metal: Lead, associated with the scythe of Saturn; Pewter
Stones: Alum, Apache Tear, Coal, Hematite, Jasper (brown), Jet, Obsidian, Onyx, Salt, Serpentine, Tourmaline (black)
Herbs: Amaranth, Bistort, Comfrey, Cypress, Mimosa, Pansy, Patchouli, Tamarask
Zodiac: Capricorn
French: samedi
Italian: sabato
Spanish: el sábádo
Anglo-Saxon: sater daeg
German: Samstag
Dutch: zaterdag
Sweden: Lördag
Denmark & Norway: Lørdag (“washing day”)Rules: Karma, property, inheritance, agriculture, protection, purification, longevity, exorcisms, vision, endings (especially with the home).
Colors: Maroon, Dark Shades, Black
Planet: Saturn
Metal: Lead, associated with the scythe of Saturn; Pewter
Stones: Alum, Apache Tear, Coal, Hematite, Jasper (brown), Jet, Obsidian, Onyx, Salt, Serpentine, Tourmaline (black)
Herbs: Amaranth, Bistort, Comfrey, Cypress, Mimosa, Pansy, Patchouli, Tamarask
Zodiac: Capricorn
Saturday Source: learningwitchcraft.com
Saturday – Is associated with Saturn and the colours of Black, Grey, Red and White.
Saturday is the best time to deal with such matters as: Binding, Patience, Stability, Neutralization, Material Gain, Protection, Karma, Death, Manifestation, Structure’s, Reality, Laws of society, Limits, Obstacles, Tests, Handwork, Real Estate, Dentists, Bones, Teeth, Farm Workers, Sacrifice, Separation, Stalkers, Murderers, Criminals, Civil Servants, Justice, Math’s, Pipes, Joint Money Matters, Wills, Debts, Financing, Real Estate, Discoveries, Transformation and Relations with Elderly People.
Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondence for a New Moon
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Some New Moon Correspondences
Incense: Frankincense, myrrh, sandalwood, rose
Crystals: Moonstone, clear quartz, selenite, amethyst
Deities: Artemis, Diana, Hecate, Selene12.
The new moon is a time for setting intentions, planting seeds of manifestation, and starting new projects3.
June 26, 2025 Current Southern Hemisphere/Tomorrow’s Northern Hemisphere Moon Phase
Source: nineplanets.org
The current moon phase for June 26th, 2025 is the Waxing Crescent phase.
On this day, the moon is 1.11 days old and 1.14% illuminated with a tilt of 120.821°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 370,335.04 km and the moon sign is Cancer.
The Moon phase for June 26th, 2025 is a Waxing Crescent phase. This is the phase where the moon started to become visible again after the New Moon.
In this part of the moon cycle, the Moon is moving away from the Sun and is becoming more and more illuminated by sunlight. In this phase, the moon will go from 0.1% to 49.9% illuminated before reaching the First Quarter phase.
In the Waxing Crescent phase the moon rises before noon in the east, transits the meridian before sunset, before setting in the west before midnight.
The Waxing Crescent phase, like all moon phases, will last for just over 7 days. The actual length will vary because of the elliptical shaped orbit of the moon. The moon is close to the Sun in the sky and the right edge will become brighter as it approaches 50% illumination and the First Quarter phase
Fun fact: although only a small part of the Moon is illuminated in the Waxing Crescent phase, you can still sometimes see the rest of moon as faintly visible. This is known as “earthshine” or Da Vinci glow and is a result of sunlight being reflected off the Earth and back to the Moon.
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Phase Details
Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon age: 1.11 days
Moon illumination: 1.14%
Moon tilt: 120.821°
Moon angle: 0.54
Moon distance: 370,335.04 km
Moon sign: Cancer
Source: MoonGiant.com
You can use this link to go forward or backward in time for Moon phase information. If you are curious, you can even find out what phase the Moon was in when you or anyone else was born.
The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waxing Crescent Phase. Best seen in the west after the sun dips below the horizon at sunset. This is the first Phase after the New Moon and is a great time to see the features of the moon’s surface. The moon is close to the sun in the sky and mostly dark except for the right edge of the moon which becomes brighter as the days get closer to the next phase which is a First Quarter with a 50% illumination.
Visit the June 2025 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.
Today’s Waxing Crescent Phase
The Waxing Crescent on June 26 has an illumination of 2%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On June 26 the Moon is 1.39 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.
Phase Details
Phase: Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 2%
Moon Age: 1.39 days
Moon Angle: 0.53
Moon Distance: 376,652.27 km
Sun Angle: 0.52
Sun Distance: 152,078,676.47 km
Illumination: 2%
Moon Age: 1.39 days
Moon Angle: 0.53
Moon Distance: 376,652.27 km
Sun Angle: 0.52
Sun Distance: 152,078,676.47 km
The 8 Lunar Phases
There are 8 lunar phases the Moon goes through in its 29.53 days lunar cycle. The 4 major Moon phases are Full Moon, New Moon, First Quarter and Last Quarter. Between these major phases, there are 4 minor ones: the Waxing Crescent, Waxing Gibbous, Waning Gibbous and Waning Crescent. For more info on the Moon Cycle and on each phase check out Wikipedia Lunar Phase page.
Useful Moon Resources
Check the weather before a night of Moon gazing at weather.com
For a list of all the current meteor showers visit American Meteor Society
Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondence for Wednesday
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Wednesday Source: flyingthehedge.com
This day of the week gets its name from Woden’s Day, an Old English name. It is a direct translation of the Latin term mercurri dies, “day of Mercury.” When they translated the day, they changed to god Mercury to a local god, Woden, so people would understand. This is a great day to work on communications, thought, wisdom, self-expression, and the arts. Also a good day for divination.
Color: Purple, orange
Planet: Mercury
Deities: Odin, Woden, Hermes, Mercury, Athena, Lugh
Crystals: Adventuine, agate
Herbs: Aspen, lilies, lavender, fern
Associations: Business, communication, debt, the arts, transportation, fortune, chance, creativity
Wednesday Source: plentifulearth.com
Planet: Mercury
Element: Air
Gender: Masculine
Deities: Athena, Hermes, Lugh, Mercury, Odin, Woden
Colors: Yellow, Silver, Gray, Purple, Orange, Mixed Colors
Crystals: Agates, Amber, Aventurine, Citrine, Lapis Lazuli, Mercury/Quicksilver, Pumice, Sodalite, Zinc
Herbs & Plants: Aspen Trees, Ferns, Lavender, Lilies, Periwinkle
Incenses: Eucalyptus, Mercury Oil, Jasmine, Lavender, Sweetpea
Energies & Associations: Answers, Arts, Business Transaction, Chance, Charisma, Communication, Creativity, Debt, Divination, Education, Fear, Flexibility, Fortune, Gambling, Luck, Mental Health, Psychic Work, Quickness, Study, Summoning Spirits, Swiftness, Teaching, Travel, Work, Writing
June 25, 2025 Current Southern Hemisphere/Tomorrow’s Northern Hemisphere Moon Phase
Source: nineplanets.org
The current moon phase for June 25th, 2025 is the New Moon phase.
On this day, the moon is 0.07 days old and 0.02% illuminated with a tilt of 28.22°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 366,483.11 km and the moon sign is Cancer.
The Moon phase for June 25th, 2025 is the New Moon phase. In this phase, the moon is positioned between the Sun and Earth and is 0% illuminated (i.e the moon is not visible to us in the sky).
Due to the alignment of the Sun, the Moon and Earth, the side of the moon that faces Earth is left in complete darkness. In technical terms this is referred to as a conjunction or Syzygy.
Also, during the New Moon phase, the moon rises and sets at around the same time as the Sun. This brings to the moon too close to the glare of the Sun for us to see the moon with the naked eye.
Fun fact: The moon can’t emit its own light, it can only reflect the light from the Sun’s rays. Since there is no sunlight during the New Moon phase there is nothing to reflect, so the moon becomes completely dark and unable to be seen in the sky.
Phase Details
Phase: New Moon
Moon age: 0.07 days
Moon illumination: 0.02%
Moon tilt: 28.22°
Moon angle: 0.54
Moon distance: 366,483.11 km
Moon sign: Cancer
Source: MoonGiant.com
You can use this link to go forward or backward in time for Moon phase information. If you are curious, you can even find out what phase the Moon was in when you or anyone else was born.
The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waning Crescent phase. This phase is best viewed just before the sunrise in the western sky. In this phase the Moon’s illumination is growing smaller each day until the New Moon. During this part of the Moon cycle, the Moon is getting closer to the Sun as viewed from Earth and the night side of the Moon is facing the Earth with only a small edge of the Moon being illuminated. It can also be a great time to see the features of the Moon’s surface. Along the edge where the illuminated portion meets the dark side, the craters and mountains cast long shadows making them easier to observe with a telescope or binoculars.
Visit the June 2025 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.
Today’s Waning Crescent Phase
The New Moon on June 25 has an illumination of 0%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On June 25 the Moon is 0.25 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.
Phase Details
Phase: New Moon
Illumination: 0%
Moon Age: 0.25 days
Moon Angle: 0.54
Moon Distance: 372,070.17 km
Sun Angle: 0.52
Sun Distance: 152,072,615.87 km
Illumination: 0%
Moon Age: 0.25 days
Moon Angle: 0.54
Moon Distance: 372,070.17 km
Sun Angle: 0.52
Sun Distance: 152,072,615.87 km
The 8 Lunar Phases
There are 8 lunar phases the Moon goes through in its 29.53 days lunar cycle. The 4 major Moon phases are Full Moon, New Moon, First Quarter and Last Quarter. Between these major phases, there are 4 minor ones: the Waxing Crescent, Waxing Gibbous, Waning Gibbous and Waning Crescent. For more info on the Moon Cycle and on each phase check out Wikipedia Lunar Phase page.
Useful Moon Resources
Check the weather before a night of Moon gazing at weather.com
For a list of all the current meteor showers visit American Meteor Society
June 24, 2025 Current Southern Hemisphere/Tomorrow’s Northern Hemisphere Moon Phase
Source: nineplanets.org
The current moon phase for June 24th, 2025 is the Waning Crescent phase.
On this day, the moon is 28.39 days old and 1.96% illuminated with a tilt of -35.364°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 364,053.37 km and the moon sign is Gemini.
The Moon phase for June 24th, 2025 is a Waning Crescent phase. This is the phase where the moon is less than 50% illuminated but has not yet reached 0% illumination (which would be a New Moon).
In this part of the moon cycle, it is getting closer and closer to the Sun as viewed from Earth and the night side of the Moon is facing earth with a decreasingly thin crescent being illuminated.
The waning (shrinking) crescement Moon will rise at around midnight, transit the meridian after sunrise, before setting after noon. This phase is best viewed 1-2 hours before sunrise and is a great time to see the features of the Moon’s surface. Along the illuminated crescent you can see the craters and mountains of the moon casting long shadows.
The Waxing Gibbous phase, like all moon phases, will last for just over 7 days. The actual length will vary because of the elliptical shaped orbit of the moon. During this Waxing Gibbous phase the moon will rise in the east in the mid- to late-afternoon and will be high in the eastern sky at sunset.
Assuming it’s a clear night, the Waxing Gibbous moon will then be visible through most of the night before setting just before sunrise.
Fun fact: the illuminated side of a waning crescent moon is always pointed eastwards, towards the sunrise.
Phase Details
Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon age: 28.39 days
Moon illumination: 1.96%
Moon tilt: -35.364°
Moon angle: 0.55
Moon distance: 364,053.37 km
Moon sign: Gemini
Source: MoonGiant.com
You can use this link to go forward or backward in time for Moon phase information. If you are curious, you can even find out what phase the Moon was in when you or anyone else was born.
The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waning Crescent phase. This phase is best viewed just before the sunrise in the western sky. In this phase the Moon’s illumination is growing smaller each day until the New Moon. During this part of the Moon cycle, the Moon is getting closer to the Sun as viewed from Earth and the night side of the Moon is facing the Earth with only a small edge of the Moon being illuminated. It can also be a great time to see the features of the Moon’s surface. Along the edge where the illuminated portion meets the dark side, the craters and mountains cast long shadows making them easier to observe with a telescope or binoculars.
Today’s Waning Crescent Phase
The Waning Crescent on June 24 has an illumination of 1%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On June 24 the Moon is 28.71 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.
Phase Details
Phase: Waning Crescent
Illumination: 1%
Moon Age: 28.71 days
Moon Angle: 0.54
Moon Distance: 368,500.73 km
Sun Angle: 0.52
Sun Distance: 152,066,360.81 km
Illumination: 1%
Moon Age: 28.71 days
Moon Angle: 0.54
Moon Distance: 368,500.73 km
Sun Angle: 0.52
Sun Distance: 152,066,360.81 km
The 8 Lunar Phases
There are 8 lunar phases the Moon goes through in its 29.53 days lunar cycle. The 4 major Moon phases are Full Moon, New Moon, First Quarter and Last Quarter. Between these major phases, there are 4 minor ones: the Waxing Crescent, Waxing Gibbous, Waning Gibbous and Waning Crescent. For more info on the Moon Cycle and on each phase check out Wikipedia Lunar Phase page.
Useful Moon Resources
Check the weather before a night of Moon gazing at weather.com
For a list of all the current meteor showers visit American Meteor Society
June 23, 2025 Current Southern Hemisphere/Tomorrow’s Northern Hemisphere Moon Phase
Source: nineplanets.org
The current moon phase for June 23rd, 2025 is the Waning Crescent phase.
On this day, the moon is 27.35 days old and 6.93% illuminated with a tilt of -50.375°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 363,190.22 km and the moon sign is Gemini.
The Moon phase for June 23rd, 2025 is a Waning Crescent phase. This is the phase where the moon is less than 50% illuminated but has not yet reached 0% illumination (which would be a New Moon).
In this part of the moon cycle, it is getting closer and closer to the Sun as viewed from Earth and the night side of the Moon is facing earth with a decreasingly thin crescent being illuminated.
The waning (shrinking) crescement Moon will rise at around midnight, transit the meridian after sunrise, before setting after noon. This phase is best viewed 1-2 hours before sunrise and is a great time to see the features of the Moon’s surface. Along the illuminated crescent you can see the craters and mountains of the moon casting long shadows.
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The Waxing Gibbous phase, like all moon phases, will last for just over 7 days. The actual length will vary because of the elliptical shaped orbit of the moon. During this Waxing Gibbous phase the moon will rise in the east in the mid- to late-afternoon and will be high in the eastern sky at sunset.
Assuming it’s a clear night, the Waxing Gibbous moon will then be visible through most of the night before setting just before sunrise.
Fun fact: the illuminated side of a waning crescent moon is always pointed eastwards, towards the sunrise.
Phase Details
Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon age: 27.35 days
Moon illumination: 6.93%
Moon tilt: -50.375°
Moon angle: 0.55
Moon distance: 363,190.22 km
Moon sign: Gemini
Source: MoonGiant.com
You can use this link to go forward or backward in time for Moon phase information. If you are curious, you can even find out what phase the Moon was in when you or anyone else was born.
The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waning Crescent phase. This phase is best viewed just before the sunrise in the western sky. In this phase the Moon’s illumination is growing smaller each day until the New Moon. During this part of the Moon cycle, the Moon is getting closer to the Sun as viewed from Earth and the night side of the Moon is facing the Earth with only a small edge of the Moon being illuminated. It can also be a great time to see the features of the Moon’s surface. Along the edge where the illuminated portion meets the dark side, the craters and mountains cast long shadows making them easier to observe with a telescope or binoculars.
Visit the June 2025 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.
Today’s Waning Crescent Phase
The Waning Crescent on June 23 has an illumination of 4%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On June 23 the Moon is 27.57 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.
Phase Details
Phase: Waning Crescent
Illumination: 4%
Moon Age: 27.57 days
Moon Angle: 0.54
Moon Distance: 365,660.61 km
Sun Angle: 0.52
Sun Distance: 152,059,141.44 km
Illumination: 4%
Moon Age: 27.57 days
Moon Angle: 0.54
Moon Distance: 365,660.61 km
Sun Angle: 0.52
Sun Distance: 152,059,141.44 km
The 8 Lunar Phases
There are 8 lunar phases the Moon goes through in its 29.53 days lunar cycle. The 4 major Moon phases are Full Moon, New Moon, First Quarter and Last Quarter. Between these major phases, there are 4 minor ones: the Waxing Crescent, Waxing Gibbous, Waning Gibbous and Waning Crescent. For more info on the Moon Cycle and on each phase check out Wikipedia Lunar Phase page.
Useful Moon Resources
Check the weather before a night of Moon gazing at weather.com
For a list of all the current meteor showers visit American Meteor Society
Spell For Tomorrow – Banish Procrastination NOW
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Banish Procrastination NOW
Procrastinate (verb) :
“To keep delaying something that must be done, often because it is unpleasant or boring”.
One of the biggest obstacles to moving forward in life is the habit of postponing tasks, in other words, procrastinating. This is especially true when it comes to learning how to become a Witch. We all find ourselves postponing our daily meditations or find reasons not to cast spells other do our witches’ homework. 🔮
A spell to stop procrastinating should be quick and easy to do, otherwise we will postpone the casting of this very spell! That’s why this simple technique works. If the habit of procrastinating has become your number one enemy, try this easy Wiccan spell:
Simple spell for ending procrastination without ingredients. Stop procrastinating once and for all doing this easy ritual and get stuff done once and for all!
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
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Focus
HOW TO CAST THE SPELL
Think about the task you want to do, avoiding the words “I have to…” or “I should…”. These type of phrases imply that you have no choice, that you won’t do it unless you must. For example, never say to yourself: “I have to study”.
Say to yourself something like “I choose to study now”, or “I am ready to study” (replace with the task you are about to do). This way of thinking implies that you have control and it helps you avoid procrastination.
When you’re ready, count down in your head: 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 — and do it!
Quit whatever it is you are doing and get to work on the task.
June 22, 2025 Current Southern Hemisphere/Tomorrow’s Northern Hemisphere Moon Phase
Source: nineplanets.org
The current moon phase for June 22nd, 2025 is the Waning Crescent phase.
On this day, the moon is 26.3 days old and 14.59% illuminated with a tilt of -59.197°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 363,841.37 km and the moon sign is Taurus.
The Moon phase for June 22nd, 2025 is a Waning Crescent phase. This is the phase where the moon is less than 50% illuminated but has not yet reached 0% illumination (which would be a New Moon).
In this part of the moon cycle, it is getting closer and closer to the Sun as viewed from Earth and the night side of the Moon is facing earth with a decreasingly thin crescent being illuminated.
The waning (shrinking) crescement Moon will rise at around midnight, transit the meridian after sunrise, before setting after noon. This phase is best viewed 1-2 hours before sunrise and is a great time to see the features of the Moon’s surface. Along the illuminated crescent you can see the craters and mountains of the moon casting long shadows.
The Waxing Gibbous phase, like all moon phases, will last for just over 7 days. The actual length will vary because of the elliptical shaped orbit of the moon. During this Waxing Gibbous phase the moon will rise in the east in the mid- to late-afternoon and will be high in the eastern sky at sunset.
Assuming it’s a clear night, the Waxing Gibbous moon will then be visible through most of the night before setting just before sunrise.
Fun fact: the illuminated side of a waning crescent moon is always pointed eastwards, towards the sunrise.
Phase Details
Moon age: 26.3 days
Moon illumination: 14.59%
Moon tilt: -59.197°
Moon angle: 0.55
Moon distance: 363,841.37 km
Moon sign: Taurus
Source: MoonGiant.com
You can use this link to go forward or backward in time for Moon phase information. If you are curious, you can even find out what phase the Moon was in when you or anyone else was born.
The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waning Crescent phase. This phase is best viewed just before the sunrise in the western sky. In this phase the Moon’s illumination is growing smaller each day until the New Moon. During this part of the Moon cycle, the Moon is getting closer to the Sun as viewed from Earth and the night side of the Moon is facing the Earth with only a small edge of the Moon being illuminated. It can also be a great time to see the features of the Moon’s surface. Along the edge where the illuminated portion meets the dark side, the craters and mountains cast long shadows making them easier to observe with a telescope or binoculars.
Today’s Waning Crescent Phase
The Waning Crescent on June 22 has an illumination of 10%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On June 22 the Moon is 26.44 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.
Phase Details
Phase: Waning Crescent
Illumination: 10%
Moon Age: 26.44 days
Moon Angle: 0.55
Moon Distance: 363,892.48 km
Sun Angle: 0.52
Sun Distance: 152,051,216.90 km
Illumination: 10%
Moon Age: 26.44 days
Moon Angle: 0.55
Moon Distance: 363,892.48 km
Sun Angle: 0.52
Sun Distance: 152,051,216.90 km
The 8 Lunar Phases
There are 8 lunar phases the Moon goes through in its 29.53 days lunar cycle. The 4 major Moon phases are Full Moon, New Moon, First Quarter and Last Quarter. Between these major phases, there are 4 minor ones: the Waxing Crescent, Waxing Gibbous, Waning Gibbous and Waning Crescent. For more info on the Moon Cycle and on each phase check out Wikipedia Lunar Phase page.
Useful Moon Resources
Check the weather before a night of Moon gazing at weather.com
For a list of all the current meteor showers visit American Meteor Society
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